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LJ51 XVW

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,561 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak from sump.

water / coolant leak poss; water pump.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear shoes need servicing [handbrake only]

Fail 25 Oct 2013 82,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn badly on inner edge

rear shoes need servicing [handbrake only]

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,488 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,156 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LJ51 XVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 XVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 XVW registered?

LJ51 XVW is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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